He told a ridiculous fish story about a swarm of giant mosquitoes.
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Very Jaws, or perhaps Jaws 3, but there will be no awards for this fish story.—Chris Pepin-Neff, Scientific American, 26 May 2025 Then there are the fish stories told by Mr. Mulliner at his local pub the Angler’s Rest, involving his inexhaustible circle of relatives.—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025 No matter the challenges still associated with the region, my family is drawn to its trees, trails, creeks, fish stories, tales of gold, and more.—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024 Share your fish stories, adventures and questions with him at tightlinesboise@gmail.com, or visit www.tightlines208.com for the latest local fishing reports and upcoming class offerings.—Jordan Rodriguez, Idaho Statesman, 11 Feb. 2024 See All Example Sentences for fish story
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Etymology
from the traditional exaggeration by fishermen of the size of fish almost caught
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